2022-09-16 02:16
Greetings, dear readers. I am the epitome of evil, the Straight Black Man with standards. In today’s article, I will chime in on Disney’s new “woke” rendition of The… Read More
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2022-06-03 13:15
Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. It is probably the only movie worth seeing in theaters for the past three years, in my opinion. Of course, I am b… Read More
2022-04-29 13:00
The Pareto Principle, developed by Joseph M. Juran and named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, states that 20% of causes lead to 80% of consequences. The blackpill community uses the Pareto d… Read More
2022-04-13 00:36
The latest chapter of global COVID madness is the total lockdown in the city of Shanghai. Once known as the “Paris of the East,” the city is now a scene directly from a dystopian… Read More
2022-01-25 23:35
Two things made me want to write this article about the impossibility of Black heroes in mainstream media. Working from home, I tend to hit the gym on my lunch breaks. The song “Mighty… Read More
2021-12-20 14:00
Christmas is right around the corner. This means last-minute shopping, Holiday deals, and some kisses under the mistletoe. When kissing leads to alternative ways to keep warm on cold winter… Read More
2021-09-22 13:00
Dear reader, below is the parable of the Prom Night White Girls, from The Liber Admiralis. Please read, understand, and discuss. This parable will be explained later for those that are unabl… Read More
2021-09-08 13:00
Swagbucks is a free online rewards program that advertises itself as a way to earn money doing tasks that one would already do. This may seem appealing for people that want to build multiple… Read More
2021-08-30 13:00
Joshua Fluke is a social media sensation best known for touting remote work in the tech field. After having to return to the workplace, I have found myself watching his videos after forcing… Read More
2021-08-09 12:30
As we move into the Fall, we are seeing a rapid push to force the jab into the arms of as many people as possible. Tinder badges, donuts, lottery drawings, and 90’s club anthem remixes… Read More
2021-07-09 01:51
The effort to #VaxTheBlacks continues. Afrocentric dating app BLK is trying to use sex to sell Blacks on the vax. Tinder tried to incentivize its users to take the experimental vaccines, and… Read More
2021-06-14 12:00
The year 2020 was a challenging year that brought about many changes to our world. Social distancing and lockdowns introduced many to virtual learning and working from home. Working remotely… Read More
2021-05-28 22:54
The 2020’s got off to a rocky start with race riots, lockdowns, disputed elections, and the deaths of Kobe Bryant and DMX. To make matters worse, experimental vaccines are being market… Read More
2021-05-24 12:30
Exercising with music or taking softphone calls while working remotely requires the right headphones. AfterShokz OpenMove is the right set of headphones for remote work, exercise, or general… Read More
2021-04-10 02:04
Earl Simmons, better known to the world as rapper DMX, passed away on April 9th, 2021. He was only fifty years old.
I will not claim to be the most knowledgeable about the “rap game&r&hell…Read More
2021-02-19 14:10
When I moved to China in 2016, people would often ask why I would want to leave the United States. America is a great melting pot and marketplace, a land of plenty where one can get anything… Read More
2021-01-04 07:24
The IRS will be doling out a whopping $600 to Americans as part of their plan to mitigate the economic impact of the WuFlu pandemic. You heard that correctly: $600 for every American will sa… Read More
2020-11-07 06:36
The year 2020 has been quite an interesting one. Now it seems that the Left is poised to steal the 2020 election. This will place America on a hard path to socialism, and no, it’s not… Read More
2020-01-26 21:19
Legendary NBA star Kobe Bryant has been reported dead in a Southern California helicopter crash. He perished at the young age of forty-one. According to news sources, his thirteen-year-old d… Read More
2019-06-14 02:15
It is a well-known fact that Black men are not the most desired when it comes to dating. Even in hookup culture, it is difficult for most Black men to get a quality woman. Despite some claim… Read More
2018-11-23 16:30
It seems that the 2010s and beyond will be the age of movie franchise reboots. The Creed franchise, a continuation of the Rocky Balboa universe, is yet another reboot of a beloved movie fran… Read More
2018-10-02 13:45
Nicholas McCrary, better known as BlackCel (Black Incel) YouTuber Baraka Mkray, passed away on September 19th, 2018. The cause of his death is unknown, but given the despair that he faced in… Read More
2018-10-02 13:45
Nicholas McCrary, better known as BlackCel (Black Incel) YouTuber Baraka Mkray, passed away on September 19th, 2018. The cause of his death is unknown, but given the despair that he faced in… Read More
2018-09-29 14:00
As much as I promote enterprise, knowledge, and adventure, busting cheeks is an activity on nearly every man’s checklist when it comes to traveling to China. As you may know, WeChat (… Read More
2018-06-13 13:45
It seems that the newest fad to become a social media sensation is to be an absolute piece of shit. The latest PoS (not to be confused with “PoC”) is #LilChina2K.
Generally, I s… Read More
2018-03-30 18:15
It has come to my attention that the international option is becoming more and more appealing to Black men. Cabals such as EBM (Escape Black Men), SYSBM (Save Yourself Black Men) and others… Read More
2018-02-17 20:00
Friday, Februrary 16th has come and gone, and Black Panther is playing in cinemas across the United States. Big whoop. I’m not going to be seeing it.
“But Admiral, don&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-01-24 14:55
Recently, the pseudo-intellectual Leftist segment of the Black community caught wind of the Chinese government banning hip-hop from appearing on television. This action has been deemed as an… Read More
2018-01-17 14:15
Looking at the cryptocurrency market at the time of this writing is a very scary thing. At the time of this writing, the only top 100 cryptocurrency that isn’t in the red is Tether (US… Read More
2018-01-08 14:30
As many of you may know, there have been several articles linking BitCoin and other cryptocurrencies to racism, White Nationalism, in particular. The argument behind this reasoning is that B… Read More
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2017-12-17 03:01
So the wait is finally over, and Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, has hit theaters. I’ll open by saying that this movie was better than The Force Awakens. This film was far… Read More
2017-11-25 20:09
Tyrone Magnus is one of the most successful Black male YouTubers online right now. His natural charisma and the trendy, oftentimes nerdy, topics that he discusses has garnered him over a mil… Read More
2017-10-08 16:57
The smoke has cleared a little bit, and more information has come in about October 1st’s shooting in Las Vegas. It is still questionable how much of this information has been fabricate… Read More
2017-09-21 13:55
Shuyi Li, a 28-year-old Chinese woman, was found slain in her apartment on September 18th, 2017. The suspect was not a dangerous heigui, despite their presence in Georgia. It wasn’t ev… Read More
2017-09-12 18:49
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, is a famous YouTube gamer who has been in the spotlight as of late. Is it due to him being the most subscribe to YouTuber in the history… Read More
2017-08-13 00:16
The Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia has, as to be expected, lead to counter protests from the Left. This time, the situation ended in violence, with a death toll of three… Read More
2017-08-02 13:15
Long gone are the days when the word stealth referred to the F-117A Nighthawk, or avoiding detection in a game of Metal Gear Solid. These days, the word stealth has taken on a completely new… Read More
2017-02-20 14:45
The Abundance Mentality is a mindset that is often discussed in online personal development circles. Depending on who you ask, the Abundance Mindset can mean a variety of things. One of the… Read More
2017-01-30 14:15
Over the weekend, the world watched as numerous people protested as JFK International in New York City. Trump’s ban on immigration has gone into effect, halting some Muslim immigrants… Read More
2017-01-18 14:17
Some theories speculate that by the time that we have graduated from high school, our personalities have been solidified. Others believe that our personalities as children and adults are cod… Read More
2017-01-16 15:00
Those of you that know me know that Twitter is the only social media site that I use aside from YouTube and G+, which kinda don’t count. Well, I did try a stint over at Tsu, but I only… Read More
2017-01-08 10:15
One of the drawbacks of dating a Chinese girl is that she doesn’t really know or appreciate older music. This is a pity, because many of my “balls-deep anthems” are old-sch… Read More
2016-12-31 15:29
The Holiday Season has beckoned me back to the United States. As much as I loved China, and believe that it is a better place than the States in many ways, it is good to be back home.
After… Read More
2016-12-12 15:20
My subscribers often ask about finding jobs in China or making money abroad. Seeing the sights and hooking up with beautiful women is fine and dandy, but there comes a time when we need to f… Read More
2016-12-08 18:08
So it has finally happened: Kim Kardashian has divorced Kanye West. Personally, I saw this coming. The females of the Kardashian family prey upon Black men, drain them of their resources and… Read More
2016-12-05 14:59
Last night, I finally got around to watching Straight Outta Compton, the 2015 biographical film about Niggaz With Attitude. It was a pretty good movie, especially as a fan of early-90’… Read More
2016-11-29 15:23
Sometimes, you just get a craving, a desire for something that you want. If you have ever had such a desire, you know that you cannot accept substitutes.
These are good, but they are no subs… Read More
2016-11-23 17:00
It’s unbelievable that an entire year has passed since I first started General Quarters. While life has not become some magical adventure, and I haven’t become rich, much has cha… Read More
2016-11-22 14:51
Dongguan is a city in Guangdong Province that is probably best known for its history of prostitution. In fact, a movie featuring Daniella Wang entitled Due West: Our Sex Journey was made abo… Read More
2016-11-14 14:45
Donald Trump is now the President-elect of the United States of America. Many are cowering in fear with the coming inauguration of President Trump. and given the beliefs and actions of many… Read More
2016-10-27 15:05
We hear a lot about the abundance mindset in the personal development community. In my personal opinion, it is one of the hardest mindsets to develop, especially if you come from nothing. Ab… Read More
2016-10-20 14:58
Anyone that has lived in Asia or has studied history knows that there is animosity between the Chinese and Japanese. Most of this hatred seems to be one-sided, at least from my perspective a… Read More
2016-10-12 15:00
The general population sees holidays as days of relaxation. The fact is, however, that money never sleeps. All over the world, companies are making money off of the consumer mindset that run… Read More
2016-10-06 17:17
Those of you that have followed my blog and various social media accounts know that I love it here in China. The thought of returning to America sends shivers down my spine.
I fear being kil… Read More
2016-09-29 16:19
Yes, you read it correctly. Black people are inferior to other races on this earth.
No, this is not a self-hating rant.
No, this is not one of my spells of depression. Yes, looking at the po… Read More
2016-09-22 16:41
If you are planning on coming to China and staying long term, make sure that you stock up on Lectric Shave. Lectric Shave, or whichever pre-shave you prefer.
I use regular shaving foam… Read More
2016-09-15 16:12
A few months ago, everyone was up in arms about a Chinese laundry detergent commercial that was deemed racist. It is understandable how some may have been offended by it, but I still firmly… Read More
2016-09-08 16:51
As you are aware, I had to perform a visa run a few weeks ago in Hong Kong. I am now back in Guangzhou, happy to be in the opportunity-rich Mainland of China.
My first impressions of HK&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-09-06 15:38
I decided to take a trip to Hong Kong since I haven’t been to the city. Sure, I have been through the city several times in transit to Mainland China, but never had the chance to reall… Read More
2016-08-30 14:54
If you don’t love America, you should leave it. A popular saying amongst those from the Right that often comes up as a counterargument to the grievances of Blacks living in America. Th… Read More
2016-08-23 14:52
Splurging on apparel is a habit that we tend to associate with women. Although some men engage in this form of consumerism, it is mainly women that spend hours at the mall seeing if the late… Read More
2016-08-16 15:58
Whiteface jobs in China are jobs where companies pay foreigners (typically those of European ancestry) just to show up. In many cases, these foreigners are paid handsomely to pretend to be t… Read More
2016-08-09 15:02
I finally decided to grow my balls and resign from working at Education First. Education First, also known as English First, EF, or Yingfu (英孚) as it is known in Mandarin, is a… Read More
2016-08-03 14:12
The first time that I drank coffee was when I was an eleven-year-old boy. It was a sip of a Starbucks Americano blend that my mother was drinking. I probably said that wrong which shows how… Read More
2016-07-27 14:51
After reading dozens of personal development books, and authoring one myself, I have come to the conclusion that personal development is bullshit. People fork over thousands of dollars a yea… Read More
2016-07-20 14:59
Social media is ubiquitous to today’s society. People are glued to their computers and smartphones almost all day, every day. In America, a person that spends more time doing things in… Read More
2016-07-12 14:22
So it seems that life as a Black man in China just can’t be good at all. According to Twitter’s @Calling_98, life in China must be hard because I am called a “hein somethin… Read More
2016-07-06 14:40
Coon is a racial slur aimed at members of the Black race that was solidified in the lexicon of the United States by the late 1800’s. In those days, it was mainly used by Whites to desc… Read More
2016-06-29 15:51
As a Black man living in China, I often encounter local men that ask me what I think about Chinese women or how many Chinese women I have been with. Some are even brazen enough to ask me if… Read More
2016-06-27 03:29
Living here in China, I have been somewhat shielded from Western affairs. Life in Guangzhou has been an escape from all of the things that I dislike about America. Multiculturalism (with Bla… Read More
2016-06-22 15:22
One of the biggest problems that we can face when we are trying to accomplish something is lack of focus. In today’s society, however, when many things are done online and distractions… Read More
2016-06-17 15:01
Do you support Donald Trump for President of the United States?
Are you sick and tired of America spiraling down the drain of degeneracy?
Do you want to “Make America Great Again&rdquo&hell…Read More
2016-06-15 15:05
Last December, I wrote an article about the three most important lessons from Jack London’s Call of the Wild. Since I have recently gotten around to finishing its spiritual sequel, Wh… Read More
2016-06-11 15:58
Let’s face it: Black folks as a whole have been at or near the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid in America since its very inception. The eight years of Obama’s presidency, a D… Read More
2016-06-09 14:59
There is a first time for everything, and the first success after a long string of failures and rejections is the first step on the path to realizing our dreams in life. This fact of life wa… Read More
2016-06-04 12:01
Our mortal lives do not last forever; in time, we will all extinguished. However, the legacy that we build with our lives can last forever and bring us immortality. The life of Muhammad Ali… Read More
2016-06-01 15:13
Anyone that spends time in the Black circles of social media knows about the so-called “Gender War”. Veterans such as SoulNBlack and Tommy Sotomayor have coined phrases such as … Read More
2016-05-27 15:15
As many of you may know, I am a Black man living in Mainland China. Since I don’t currently have a TV in my apartment, I am a bit late on the draw in regards to the racist laundry… Read More
2016-05-23 15:33
Sun Tzu’s Art of War is a popular, concise, and timeless piece of literature with lessons that have inspired military leaders, people in the world of business, Players, and anyone else… Read More
2016-05-16 17:20
A few weeks back, I wrote a post about how teaching English in Asia can help one to establish a financial base. While I still believe that teaching English can be a decent gig, there are tim… Read More
2016-05-09 15:03
Living here in China, many people see the United States of America as a land of opportunity. Given the lives that many have to live here, as well as the methodology of the educational system… Read More
2016-05-02 15:18
When hunting for jobs or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors, we often fall into the trap of looking at income. Of course, income is important, and if there are available methods to increase… Read More
2016-04-26 14:33
One of my goals in life is to become what PlayerSupreme refers to as a “Real Man.” It is my objective to not have to take orders from a corporate hierarchy, to not have to rely o… Read More
2016-04-21 14:50
Living here in China, I have been somewhat out of the loop when it comes to news occurring back home in the States. One thing that caught my eye, however, is the changes that will be made to… Read More
2016-04-19 14:44
Those of us striving towards our goals are often told to stay hungry in order to avoid stagnation. This is sound advice since losing our hunger and drive for success can lead us to laying do… Read More
2016-04-12 14:44
Growing up, my Dad told me that it was bad to lie, and that the worst lie that one could tell is a lie to themselves. In today’s society, we our often taught to lie to ourselves, and t… Read More
2016-04-11 14:45
For the past ten years, if not longer, the dating advice niche has been a profitable market on the Internet. There has never been a dearth of thirsty males desperate to find the magic bullet… Read More
2016-04-04 14:46
Back when I lived in Japan, I was amazed at all of the different snack flavors, including Pepsi-flavored Cheetos. It seems that the Sino-Japanese rivalry has continued, as China sports numer… Read More
2016-03-28 14:24
As you may know by now, I spend most of my waking hours here working on the English plantation. This gives me very little time to get things done unless I wake up early (no problem there; it… Read More
2016-03-23 14:45
In America and many other Western countries, the Chinese are a “model minority.” They’re known for their incredible work ethic, financial position in life, and likely their… Read More
2016-03-21 14:13
China is proving once again that it is a land where Machiavellianism is rewarded. Scams are a common occurrence here, and they do not just target foreigners. Just the other day, my girlfrien… Read More
2016-03-14 14:27
Many men (many, many, many, many, many men; excuse the 50 Cent reference) dream of the day when they will finally lay their head down on a pillow and have a beautiful woman to cuddle with an… Read More
2016-03-09 14:35
Some of you may recall a period of incredible negativity that I had last year regarding a particular Chinese woman. This period of negativity was actually the catalyst to the rapid self-impr… Read More
2016-03-07 14:51
The Book of Five Rings is a well-known text written by master Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi in the seventeenth century. Although its primary focus is on the art of swordsmanship… Read More
2016-03-02 14:27
Since I am not “balling out of control” and do not own a car, nor would it really be economical given the price of gas and the traffic, I rely on taking the metro to get to where… Read More
2016-02-29 15:08
Feminists often complain about the objectification of women. If a man looks at a woman with her breasts exposed, then he is an evil pervert that is objectifying women, yet these same feminis… Read More
2016-02-24 14:54
One of the downfalls of living in here in Guangzhou is that the metros shut down around midnight. A person that wants to go out at night and stay out late will probably have to take the taxi… Read More
2016-02-22 14:10
Since I am still off from work due to the holiday in China, I decided to take the metro and go around the city with the intention of taking some nice photos. Unfortunately, the weather was n… Read More
2016-02-17 14:45
You may recall that a few weeks ago, I ran into a person of questionable sexual orientation that supposedly needed money to eat. Well, on my first day off for Spring Festival, I ran into sa… Read More
2016-02-15 14:27
Hitting the gym and getting a good pump is a major part of my life. As much as I enjoy sex, getting a good workout in on a regular basis probably ties with getting intimate with a [Northeast… Read More
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